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Subtract 20/5 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

35/12 - 20/5 is -13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   20/5 = 20 × 12/5 × 12 = 240/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/60 - 240/60 = 175 - 240/60 = -65/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12

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